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Updated - Thursday Mar 11th, 09:06:02 PM

Texas Ebony Tree-- A Nice Small Tree For Northwest Florida

Native to Texas & North Mexico, Texas Ebony has small leaves, a good supply of thorns & is drought resistant, except in long continuous droughts, therefore; a good Xeriscape tree.

Posted Tuesday Mar 9th, 2010

The Little Native Sabal !

Almost everyone is familiar with the Tree Sabal, Sabal palmetto, Florida’s state tree.

Posted Tuesday Mar 2nd, 2010

Those Reliable Garden Books for the Deep South

One of the joys of gardening is to read a catalog or a book that makes sense and makes gardening a little easier.

Posted Tuesday Feb 23rd, 2010

Pay Attention When You Plant A Tree

Stay away from power lines.

Posted Saturday Feb 20th, 2010

Viburnums Are Something Special For Winter Bloomers

A plant species only rarely seen in Northwest Florida gardens is the entire clan of 225 Viburnum species.

Posted Tuesday Feb 16th, 2010

Is It Time To Prune Cold-injured Plants?

by Ken Rudisill, Bay County Extension Agent

Posted Tuesday Feb 9th, 2010

It's Soil Testing Time

Learn about your soil before you plant in it.

Posted Wednesday Feb 3rd, 2010

Prune Azaleas Immediately After Flowering

Azaleas are spring showoffs. No other landscape shrub can beat evergreen azaleas for flower power when they are in full bloom.

Posted Tuesday Jan 26th, 2010

Plant A Tea Olive

Tea olive is a classic Southern shrub that blooms at various times of the year—including late fall—with tiny but amazingly fragrant flowers.

Posted Tuesday Jan 19th, 2010

Southern Bulbs: Crinum Lilies, Daffodils and Other Bulbs

Have you been gardening in the Deep South believing that bulbs just will not thrive here? Plan to attend his workshop and learn about the lovely flowers that will flourish.

Posted Tuesday Jan 12th, 2010

Disease-free Camellia Blooms Start by Picking up Fallen Flowers

Camellias are beginning to bloom, providing color in the landscape when few other plants are in flower.

Posted Tuesday Jan 5th, 2010

2010 New Year Resolutions to Improve Your Landscape

This is the time of year when we look towards the future for personal improvement and goal setting. 

Posted Friday Jan 1st, 2010

Drought & Salt Tolerant Agaves Are Florida-friendly Plants

Agave and yucca are found in native environments that typically are hot, sunny, dry, windy, or scrubby with little water and poor soil.

Posted Monday Dec 14th, 2009

Florida's Tree Planting Seasons

While many people think of planting trees in the spring, autumn and winter are ideal for these activities in Florida.

Posted Monday Dec 7th, 2009

Choosing The Right Mulch

If you're looking for a simple way to add new life to a garden, boost curb appeal or spruce up your landscaping, it could be time to start mulching.

Posted Monday Nov 30th, 2009

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